Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has confirmed that two of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, August 13, marking the latest maritime security incident in the strategic waterway.
According to a statement reported by the UAE’s official news agency, Adnoc said there were no injuries in the incident and that the situation was brought under control.
The energy company stressed the importance of protecting seafarers and maintaining freedom of navigation and maritime security. It also urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid sharing unverified reports about incidents in the region.
17 vessels attacked since conflict began
The latest incident brings the reported number of vessels attacked since the start of the regional conflict to 17.
On August 8, Adnoc confirmed that another vessel had been targeted while travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported in that incident either.
In a statement issued on August 7, the company said previous attacks since the beginning of the conflict had resulted in one crew member being killed and 20 others injured.
Strait of Hormuz remains a major flashpoint
The Strait of Hormuz has remained at the centre of escalating regional tensions since the conflict began on February 28.
Iran has asserted control over the strategic waterway and has said it intends to introduce navigation fees for vessels passing through the strait, citing services including environmental protection.
The United States and several regional countries have opposed the proposed charges.
US President Donald Trump has separately claimed that the United States has control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s military rejected the assertion, calling it false and maintaining that the waterway remains under Iranian control.
Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari said commercial ships and tankers would require the permission and supervision of Iranian armed forces to pass safely through the strategic waterway.
The latest attacks are likely to keep attention focused on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy shipments and Gulf trade.
